Invention of Telephone
Granted a patent for the telephone
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1876 in United States of America
Explore 7 historical events and records for United States of America in 1876.
Historical records for United States of America in 1876
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Battle of Little Big Horn
The 264-man US 7th cavalry is massacred at the hands of the Sioux Chief "Sitting Bull". Death of George Armstrong Custer, killed at the Battle of Little Big Horn
Other events (month unknown)
Discovery of Spectrum
Discovers the spectrum of the Corona
Disputed Presidential Election Reporting
The Hayes Tilden election produced a constitutional controversy as the Times followed the disputed electoral votes.
Election
Elected Member of Congress
Leader House of Representatives
Appointed Republican floor leader of the House of Representatives
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Republican Party
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